(un)Reasonable Trust #3—Habakkuk 3:1-16 —Praise
Sunday Message: (un)Reasonable Trust #3—Habakkuk 3:1-16 —Praise
Nate HoldridgeJune 12, 2022
Believe the Right Things About Jesus (Mark 3:20-35)
Mark sets up our next scene by pointing out two separate groups, Jesus' family and the scribes. But before looking at each group and their response to Christ, Mark is…
Nate HoldridgeJune 8, 2022
Jesus Famous Men Embrace Christ’s Vision For Marriage
Jesus Famous Men Embrace Christ's Vision For Marriage
Nate HoldridgeJune 6, 2022
(un)Reasonable Trust #2 — Habakkuk 2 — The Promise
Sunday Sermon: (un)Reasonable Trust #2 — Habakkuk 2 — The Promise
Nate HoldridgeJune 5, 2022
Dealing With Chaotic Times (Mark 3:7-19)
Many parts of this week’s passage are familiar to us. Jesus is presented as being famous far and wide. People from everywhere all come to see Jesus. We know why…
Nate HoldridgeJune 1, 2022
(un)Reasonable Trust #1—Habakkuk 1—The Problem
Sunday Sermon: (un)Reasonable Trust #1—Habakkuk 1—The Problem
Nate HoldridgeMay 29, 2022
Seeing God Correctly: God Offers Restoration (Mark 3:1-6)
Many of us sense personal brokenness within. We are embarrassed by bad habits, unreasonable emotions, broken relationships, and personal failures. We sense that we are not everything we are supposed…
Nate HoldridgeMay 25, 2022
Whole-Hearted Work #4—Trust God While You Work (Proverbs 3:1-12)
Sermon: Whole-Hearted Work #4—Trust God While You Work (Proverbs 3:1-12)
Nate HoldridgeMay 22, 2022
Seeing God Correctly: God Is Angered by Dead Religion (Mark 3:1-6)
It is amazing how religious leaders would not answer Jesus' questions. He'd asked, Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or…
Nate HoldridgeMay 18, 2022
Whole-Hearted Work #3—How To Do Good Work (Colossians 3:22-4:1)
Sunday Sermon: Whole-Hearted Work #3—How To Do Good Work (Colossians 3:22-4:1)
Nate HoldridgeMay 15, 2022
Seeing God Correctly: God Is Compelled To Do Good (Mark 3:1-6)
So one Sabbath Jesus again went to church, to the synagogue, to the public meeting. Mark says, a man was there with a withered hand. Luke, who was a doctor,…
Nate HoldridgeMay 11, 2022
Jesus’ Atmosphere of Grace (Mark 2:23-28)
As we continue our study of Mark, it is becoming evident that Jesus' way is far different than that of the religious leaders who came before him. He offered forgiveness…
Nate HoldridgeMay 4, 2022
04 Jesus Famous Men Receive Christ’s Design For Their Bodies
04 Jesus Famous Men Receive Christ's Design For Their Bodies
Nate HoldridgeMay 2, 2022
Whole-Hearted Work #2—Why Work Is Hard (Genesis 3:17-19)
{Sunday Teaching] Whole-Hearted Work #2—Why Work Is Hard (Genesis 3:17-19)
Nate HoldridgeMay 1, 2022
Jesus Joy (Mark 2:9-22)
By this point in Mark, it has become increasingly clear that Jesus' coming was a massive event. He was not just another leader with fresh religious claims. He did not…
Nate HoldridgeApril 27, 2022
Whole-Hearted Work #1—Why Work Matters
Sunday Teaching: Whole-Hearted Work #1—Why Work Matters
Nate HoldridgeApril 24, 2022
Jesus Is the Friend of Sinners, Part 3 (Mark 2:13-17) — He Calls Sinners
Somehow, a group of scribes of the Pharisees saw what Jesus was doing. We've already seen scribes in Mark's gospel; they were in the house when Jesus forgave the paralyzed…
Nate HoldridgeApril 20, 2022
Jesus Is the Friend of Sinners, Part 2 (Mark 2:13–17) — His Kingdom Is for Sinners
Now, the day of salvation in your life should be a day of celebration, and that's how Levi saw things. He invited Jesus to his house and invited his friends,…
Nate HoldridgeApril 13, 2022
Groaning for Resurrection (Romans 8:18-25)
Nearly 2,000 years ago, on a Sunday morning a couple of days removed from the Passover, in Israel, a group of women went to a tomb. Their beloved teacher, leader,…
Nate HoldridgeApril 11, 2022
Mark 11:1-26—God Renews His People By Coming For Us
Palm Sunday Sermon: Mark 11:1-26—God Renews His People By Coming For Us
Nate HoldridgeApril 10, 2022
Jesus Is the Friend of Sinners, Part 1 (Mark 2:13–17) – He Calls People Like Levi
The first time Jesus spoke in Mark's gospel, he said, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel" (Mark 1:15).…
Nate HoldridgeApril 6, 2022
Nehemiah 13—God Renews His People On An Ongoing Basis
Sunday Sermon: Nehemiah 13—God Renews His People On An Ongoing Basis
Nate HoldridgeApril 3, 2022
Jesus Fills Our True Need (Mark 2:1-12)
The story pivots us from the introductory days of Jesus' ministry to the controversial ones. We know Jesus wasn't popular with all people at all times—he was, after all, crucified.…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 30, 2022
Nehemiah 11-12—God Renews His People With Joyful Dedication
Sunday Teaching: Nehemiah 11-12—God Renews His People With Joyful Dedication
Nate HoldridgeMarch 27, 2022
Jesus Has Authority Over All Spiritual Uncleanness (Mark 1:35-45)
Mark doesn't refer often to Jesus' prayer life, but when he does Jesus is alone, and his ministry is in the balance. In the garden of Gethsemane, Mark presents Jesus…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 23, 2022
Nehemiah 10—God Renews His People With A Path To Flourishing
Sunday Sermon: Nehemiah 9—God Restores His People By Reminding Them Of Their Story
Nate HoldridgeMarch 20, 2022
Jesus Has Authority Over All Natural Brokenness (Mark 1:29-34)
On the same day he taught in the synagogue and delivered the man with the unclean spirit, Jesus went to the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John.…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 16, 2022
Jesus Has Authority Over All Invisible Forces (Mark 1:21-28)
Every person has guides who help them navigate life. All of us have authoritative voices that help us decide how to live. What the disciples of Jesus would quickly begin…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 9, 2022
Jesus Famous Men #2: They Are Being Restored By Christ
Jesus Famous Men Are Being Restored By Christ
Nate HoldridgeMarch 7, 2022
Nehemiah 9—God Restores His People By Reminding Them Of Their Story
Sunday Sermon: Nehemiah 9—God Restores His People By Reminding Them Of Their Story
Nate HoldridgeMarch 6, 2022
You Are Called to Be His Disciple (Mark 1:16-20)
Now we come to the location which the first half of Mark's book centers around, the Sea of Galilee. In those days, and sometimes in the Bible, it was also…
Nate HoldridgeMarch 2, 2022
Steward God’s Gift (1 Peter 4:10)
According to Peter, everyone with a gift in the church has something to offer the others in the church. This is particularly impressive when you think of the original recipients…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 24, 2022
His Message: Jesus Is the King of the Kingdom (Mark 1:14-15)
With the beginning of Jesus' preaching ministry, we have a conclusion, of sorts, to Mark's introduction. He had said, "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 23, 2022
Nehemiah 8—God Renews His People With The Word
Sunday Teaching: Nehemiah 8—God Renews His People With The Word
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 20, 2022
His Mission: Jesus Is the Champion Who Delivers His People (Mark 1:12-13)
Mark does not include robust detail about Jesus' time of temptation in the wilderness. Matthew and Luke record three direct temptations from Satan, along with Jesus' scriptural rebuttals to each.…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 16, 2022
Nehemiah 6:1-7:4—God Renews His People By Helping Them Endure
Nehemiah 6:1-7:4—God Renews His People By Helping Them Endure
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 13, 2022
His Introduction: Jesus Is God Breaking Through (Mark 1:9-11)
After setting the stage and telling us about John the Baptist, Mark immediately takes us to the inauguration of Jesus' earthly ministry. (6 Minutes/1600 Words)
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 9, 2022
Jesus Famous Men #1: They Love God Because He First Loved Them
The first question we should ask is this: why study? Why take time out of our busy lives to think about, meditate on, contemplate, and digest a study of God's…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 7, 2022
Nehemiah 5—God Renews His People By Confronting Us
Sunday Sermon: Nehemiah 5—God Renews His People By Confronting Us
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 6, 2022
Fine Print? (Exodus 34:7)
Like the burning bush that kicked off the whole thing, an unquenchable fire blazed within Moses. He wanted to see God. In unparalleled wisdom, he was certain no amount of…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 3, 2022
Jesus Inaugurated the Age of the Spirit (Mark 1:8)
The prophets of old had predicted a day would come when the Holy Spirit would be poured out upon God's people, forming a new and special relationship never before seen…
Nate HoldridgeFebruary 2, 2022
Nehemiah 4—God Renews His People by Helping Us Face Opposition
Sunday Sermon: Nehemiah 4—God Renews His People by Helping Us With the Opposition
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 30, 2022
Jesus Is the Culmination of God’s Plan (Mark 1:5-7)
Mark uses what most assume to be hyperbole to describe John's popularity. He said, “All the country of Judea and all Jerusalem were going out to him and were being…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 26, 2022
Nehemiah 3—God Renews His People By Inviting Them Into The Work
Sunday Teaching: Nehemiah 3—God Renews His People By Inviting Them Into The Work
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 23, 2022
Jesus Is the King We Should Follow (Mark 1:2-4)
Mark rarely quotes from the Old Testament Scriptures. When he does quote them, it is only the characters of the particular episode -- usually Jesus -- quoting them. (3 Minutes/800…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 19, 2022
Nehemiah 2—God Renews His People By Awakening Hope
Sunday Teaching: Nehemiah 2—God Renews His People By Awakening Hope
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 16, 2022
20 Practices That Will Help You Serve Jesus for a Long Time
In this article, I want to consider 20 practices that will help you serve Jesus for a long time -- and I think I mean "a long time in one…
Nate HoldridgeJanuary 13, 2022